MP Materials CEO James Litinsky sells $5.39 million in stock

Published 17/04/2025, 02:14
MP Materials CEO James Litinsky sells $5.39 million in stock

James H. Litinsky, Chairman and CEO of MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP), has sold 199,180 shares of the company’s common stock, according to a recent SEC filing. The shares were sold at an average price of $27.08, totaling approximately $5.39 million. The transaction comes as MP Materials, currently valued at $4.5 billion, has demonstrated strong momentum with a remarkable 77% gain year-to-date. This transaction was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Litinsky adopted in December 2024. Following the sale, Litinsky holds 13,643,076 shares indirectly through a trust and an additional 412,344 shares directly. The shares were sold in multiple transactions, with prices ranging from $27.00 to $27.43. According to InvestingPro analysis, MP Materials is currently trading near its 52-week high, with a Financial Health Score rated as "FAIR." Subscribers to InvestingPro have access to 15 additional exclusive ProTips and a comprehensive analysis of MP Materials’ valuation and growth prospects through the platform’s detailed Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, MP Materials has been at the forefront of several significant developments. The company announced the appointment of David G. Infuso as its new Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding Ryan Corbett who remains as Chief Financial Officer. Infuso, a licensed CPA with over 17 years of experience, will receive an annual base salary of $315,000, alongside potential bonuses and equity awards. In response to China’s new export controls on rare earths, MP Materials emphasized the need for an independent supply chain in the United States. This move has highlighted the strategic importance of MP Materials’ operations in securing these critical materials.

Analyst firms have also weighed in on MP Materials’ prospects. Canaccord Genuity reiterated a Buy rating with a $26 price target, citing the company’s unique positioning in the rare earth sector. BMO Capital Markets raised its price target to $29 while maintaining a Market Perform rating, reflecting the strategic significance of MP Materials amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. These analyst perspectives underscore the potential for MP Materials to capitalize on the increased focus on rare earth independence in the U.S. As these developments unfold, investors are keenly observing MP Materials’ role in the industry.

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